Echocardiography (Echo & TEE)
Safe, painless ultrasound imaging that shows your heart's structure and function in real time.
What it is
An echocardiogram uses sound waves to create moving images of your heart — its chambers, valves, and pumping strength. A standard (transthoracic) echo is performed from the surface of the chest; a transesophageal echo (TEE) uses a probe in the esophagus for a closer, more detailed view when needed.
Why it's done
Echo helps evaluate heart murmurs, valve disease, heart failure, the effects of high blood pressure, and many other conditions — with no radiation and no recovery time.
What to expect
A standard echo takes about 30–45 minutes and needs no preparation. A TEE involves light sedation and a numbed throat, and is typically an outpatient study with a short recovery.
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